Greetings and Happy new year to you all.
Bit of an odd one this........
My brother, 5'07" 29" inside leg, who is a little shorter than me at 5'09" 30" inside leg, is looking for a different bike to go abroad on for a few days this year, with his wife and luggage. I've offered him the loan of my Gen1 but we're both a little concerned about the height of the bike for him.
I'm able to just about get both feet flat on the floor astride the bike. I'm concerned though that he may struggle. Unfortunately he's down in Plymouth and I'm in Reading, so it's a long way to go for him to just try it for size, particularly with the current conditions.
I know that he can try and find a Gen1 bike at a local dealers to try it for size, but was just wondering if there is anyone on here, with a similar inside leg measurement, that manages to cope with a standard ride / seat height on a Gen1?
I've read a few threads about lowering links on here and elsewhere, but have my reservations. Whilst the links wouldn't be that expensive, there seems to be opposing views on whether dropping the front forks through the yolks actually improves things or makes matters worse.
Any advice appreciated.
Equally, if there happens to be any standard height Gen1 owners located in Plympton or Plymouth that wouldn't mind my brother popping over at some point, to swing a leg over your bike and try it for size, that would be appreciate.
Many thanks
Skid